Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Columbus to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbus and San Francisco takes around 6.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Columbus and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Columbus and San Francisco is 3408 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Columbus and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Columbus?

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Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Columbus?

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The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Columbus and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Columbus and San Francisco with Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, BREEZE, Sun Country Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Columbus and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Columbus and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Columbus?

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There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Columbus, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Columbus and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Columbus, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Columbus and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£104
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£399
Cheapest round-trip	£252
Average round-trip	£437
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART to Downtown San Francisco	30-40 min	$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fast, affordable rail option
SamTrans Bus	45-75 min	$2 – $5; exact fare required	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-50 min	$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	25-50 min	$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	25-50 min	$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-50 min	$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART via Oakland Airport Connector	45-60 min	$11 – $13; includes connector fare	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	affordable rail to SF
Taxi	30-60 min	$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to SF with luggage

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
United Airlines	3	2	2	3	3	2	3
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
United Airlines	3	2	2	3	3	2	3
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
BREEZE		MX	No
Sun Country Airlines	SCX	SY	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	13°C	8°C
February	13°C	8°C
March	14°C	9°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	16°C	10°C
June	18°C	12°C
July	19°C	13°C
August	19°C	14°C
September	20°C	14°C
October	19°C	13°C
November	16°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C